DIS Dads DDC XXIX: We’re Over 750 Dads, With A Disney Problem!

[BigTikiDaddy]

I was describing Minnesota in January. I figure you guys get a head start on us.

Depends I think. I'm in the bubble that is the GTA, and literally right on Lake Ontario, it rarely gets that bad here in winter.

I heard its triplets.

Funny, I heard that too

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

NHL training camps opened yesterday. Found this picture of the Maple Leafs getting in a workout.

Wow, are those the third Jerseys this year? Training camp is on the old set of MASH?

Dad asked me if I were excited training camps opened. I was honest..."not really". This has nothing to do with the Leafs though, I've seen them go through worse I will still likely watch some games and cher them etc...

But after three different strikes and/or lockouts, I can't get excited about hockey anymore. (Unless it involves Ottawa being miserable )

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

As I am preparing all the information to attempt a trip report, I just finished comparing our OOP dining to what the cost of the dining plan would have cost us. I know there are 700 threads on it, just thought I would post.

It cost us exactly $401.27 each to eat for the entire 7 nights and 8 days. I deducted any meals not eaten on property and during travel to and from. Pretty sure we would have spent that regardless.

The cost of the standard DP would be $389.13 each as my children are now adults in Disney's eyes. ( I explained that to both of them and they just laughed)

That would be a huge difference of $12.14 per person that would have been saved. For that $12.14 we got to eat where we wanted without scheduling meals the full week. We had one character meal and 6 other table service meals. The remaining meals were either CS or we just grabbed something small because we were not that hungry. So basically it was basically a break even for us either way.

Our next trip included FD and after comparing room discounts (assuming mod.), we will save $$ by not paying for the food and having it included so will keep the FD bounce back offer. Now to decide if POFQ is still the chosen resort or if we will change. I only have until July to figure it out so I better get going.

We haven't done the math on it yet, I want to see what we spent vs what we paid. Mind you, none of the meals we used the DDP on were cheap.

Can't wait to read the trip report!

 

[theduck619]

We always say that you have to start Eagles fans young, before they know any better.







Not as funny.

But, you would never have a dull moment

 

[Twin Dad]

I heard its triplets.

Not funny old man. Don't go joking about that to anyone.

Depends I think. I'm in the bubble that is the GTA, and literally right on Lake Ontario, it rarely gets that bad here in winter.

You're further south than I am. Do you get a lot of sustained cold snaps.

 

[declansdad]

Rain, Lightning and Thunder....again. Wonder if it will be like last night?

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

You're further south than I am. Do you get a lot of sustained cold snaps.

Sometimes, but not snow like I remember as a kid. Two years ago I remember it being a snowless winter.

Rain, Lightning and Thunder....again. Wonder if it will be like last night?

Wow, again??? We had a couple of hours, three tops of storms last night, but that was it. A bit of rain today...your weather is insane!

 

[twokids0204]

Hey guys, we were busy getting an ultrasound on the baby yesterday so I wasn't on the computer much. Good news: baby is very healthy and definitely a human being.

We do know the gender, but I'm sworn to secrecy.

Good luck with the pregnancy...

Can you give us a hint on the gender? Maybe narrow it down to 2 or 3 for us...?

When is the due date...

 

[twokids0204]

NHL training camps opened yesterday. Found this picture of the Maple Leafs getting in a workout.

Kick it high boys.... Next stop Radio City!!!

 

[twokids0204]

DS taught us a new saying last night and I was wondering if it would be inappropriate to use as a quote in my work email signature; what do you think?


"Friendship is like peeing on your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth."

 

[declansdad]

Wow, again??? We had a couple of hours, three tops of storms last night, but that was it. A bit of rain today...your weather is insane!

Mostly rain now. Tropical Storm Gabrielle is pushing up off the coast of Nova Scotia and creating some crazy weather.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Mostly rain now. Tropical Storm Gabrielle is pushing up off the coast of Nova Scotia and creating some crazy weather.

I hope there's no flooding involved for you and everyone

 

[RodBelding]

Mostly rain now. Tropical Storm Gabrielle is pushing up off the coast of Nova Scotia and creating some crazy weather.

 

[declansdad]

I hope there's no flooding involved for you and everyone

Haven't heard of any flood warnings, just a lot of wind and rain. Of course our annual jazz and blues festival started last night so it will have some effect on that.

 

[Swissdog2010]

T storms rolling thru now. Water water water.

 

[mattsdragon]

Hey guys, we were busy getting an ultrasound on the baby yesterday so I wasn't on the computer much. Good news: baby is very healthy and definitely a human being.

Awesome.

Congrats.

 

[twokids0204]

All I can say is..... Disney, what are you thinking???

Big Mistake

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Haven't heard of any flood warnings, just a lot of wind and rain. Of course our annual jazz and blues festival started last night so it will have some effect on that.

It rained during a portion of the one here last weekend, at the park just behind us.

Of course, NOT the Friday night portion that last till midnight when I was trying to get sleep before an early shift the next morning...

 

[twokids0204]

Darcy. Brent - let's move... We are taking over, and starting a penguin army!!!!

Hyder, Alaska

 

[budamacdvcr]

Keys to the Kingdom was excellent, but we had a great CM that was really knowledgable and seemed to enjoy giving the tour. I have heard mixed reviews based on the CM. The only negative I can think of is that you spend a lot of time not hitting those rides while on the tour. The pro is you get to see a lot of pretty cool things on the tour.

The fireworks party we have not done yet, we do plan to do it in August 2014 so I would be interested in your opinion when you get back.

Thanks for the insight on the tour and hopefully we will get the dessert seating and will let yas know. We did the dessert reserved seating for Fantasmic at DL as there is only like 100 seats for that.

Your Patriots and Brady are off to a good start tonight